Question

D) ( 5x + 2) - (2x + 1)​

Answer 1

Answer: 3x+1

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=5x+2+−1(2x+1)

=5x+2+−1(2x)+(−1)(1)

=5x+2+−2x+−1

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+2+−2x+−1

=(5x+−2x)+(2+−1)

=3x+1

Answer 2

`3x+3`

Step-by-step explanation:

`(5x+2)-(2x+1)=\\5x+2-2x+1=\\5x-2x+2+1=\\3x+2+1=\\3x+3`